Ignatius Press Gift Guide

Art & Sacramentals

  • First Communion Classic Boxed Set - Boys

    First Communion Classic Boxed Set - Boys

    This Classic Boxed Set for boy's First Communion contains My First Mass Book, a laminated scapular, enamel Communion pin, lovely chain Rosary, and deluxe vinyl Rosary case. This attractive First Mass Book was carefully written to enable children to take a more active part in the Mass. 96 pp, full-color illustrations. See more...

  • First Communion Classic Boxed Set - Girls

    First Communion Classic Boxed Set - Girls

    This Classic Boxed Set for boy's First Communion contains My First Mass Book, a laminated scapular, enamel Communion pin, lovely chain Rosary, and deluxe vinyl Rosary case. This attractive First Mass Book was carefully written to enable children to take a more active part in the Mass. 96 pp, full-color illustrations. See more...

  • St. Benedict Medal

    St. Benedict Medal

    A very handsome sterling silver, finely crafted medal of the revered St. Benedict medal, one of the most powerful medals in the Church. This medal is renowned for its special spiritual power against satan, and other dangers. In this "age of Benedict", don't leave home without it! See more...

  • Icon Diptych

    Icon Diptych

    Gloriously beautiful icon images of Jesus and Mary with lacquer finish on solid wood diptych.




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Books

  • Friendship With Jesus

    Friendship With Jesus

    To receive Jesus in Holy Communion is to enter into a lifelong friendship with him. Illustrated by Ann Engelhart, Amy Welborn introduces Pope Benedict's profound yet simple answers to various questions put to him by children in Rome who had recently made their First Holy Communion. See more...

  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 1

    The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 1

    In the days of knights and castles lived an adventurous young troubadour named Loupio. Orphaned and on his own in 13th century Italy, plucky Loupio meets Brother Francis of Assisi and his friend Brother Wolf, and so begins a new life of joyfully trying to do good, while still getting by in a dangerous world. See more...

  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 2

    The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 2

    2nd volume of The Adventures of Loupio. In Vol. 1, we meet Loupio living in the days of knights in Assisi, Italy. The young troubadour becomes the friend of Brother Francis and of the wolf tamed by the Saint. With his gift of song and his youthful enthusiasm, Loupio has many escapades in which he learns to love and be loved. See more...

  • The Illustrated Acts of the Apostles for Children

    The Illustrated Acts of the Apostles for Children

    The adventures of the apostles, as recorded by St. Luke in the New Testament, are told for young readers with vibrant four-color, comic-book style illustrations. The simple but engaging text begins where The Illustrated Gospel for Children leaves off: Pentecost, when the followers of Jesus are transformed by the Holy Spirit. See more...

  • The Illustrated Gospel for Children

    The Illustrated Gospel for Children

    Jesus comes alive for young readers with vibrant 4-color illustrations and simple but engaging text. The moving story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is told in a way young readers find both attractive & challenging; the Gospel is simplified without losing any of its saving power. "And what about you, who do you say that I am?" See more...

  • The Illustrated Parables of Jesus

    The Illustrated Parables of Jesus

    Selected parables from the Gospels are told in a youthful yet tasteful comic-book style. The simple words and beautiful, brightly colored illustrations will captivate children whether they read the book on their own or with their family. The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, The Unforgiving Servant, and many more. See more...

  • The Catholic Bible for Children

    The Catholic Bible for Children

    From the creation of the world to the infancy of the Church, the important stories from the Old & New Testaments are vividly retold & illustrated for young people. Also includes chapters on the prophets and the psalms. In the back is a glossary of important people, places, and objects, providing added information. See more...

  • Therese: The Little Flower of Lisieux

    Therese: The Little Flower of Lisieux

    Tells the story of St. Therese of Lisieux, France, the young Carmelite nun known as the Little Flower and declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II. Illustrated on every page with bright, four-color pictures, this life of Therese can be read independently by young readers, or read aloud to small children. See more...

  • Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes

    Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes

    The story of Bernadette and her amazing encounters with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Young readers will enjoy the lovely watercolors and lively text, as they are introduced to the simple girl whose visions of a "beautiful Lady" resulted in the discovery of a miraculous spring. Illustrated. See more...

  • John Mary Vianney

    John Mary Vianney

    In this colorfully illustrated story, children will learn how John Vianney heard his calling to the priesthood when as a young boy during the French Revolution he went to underground Masses with his devout family and how he struggled in school, yet persevered in his studies until his dream to be a priest was realized. See more...

  • Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi

    Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi

    Francis of Assisi, one of the most famous and beloved saints, comes to life for young people in this addition to The Life of a Saint series. With vivid, four-color pictures on every page, the book shows Francis becoming a brother and friend to all- lepers, the poor, and animals too. Illustrated. See more...

  • Canticle of the Sun

    Canticle of the Sun

    St. Francis of Assisi's hymn The Canticle of the Sun is one of the greatest songs of Christendom. In it he praises the Creator for all the glories of creation, like "Brother Sun" and "Sister Moon". Inspired by Byzantine art, acclaimed artist Fiona French presents twelve mosaic tableaux that light up a sparkling translation. See more...

  • Once Upon a Time Saints

    Once Upon a Time Saints

    Illustrated. "These stories," the author explains, "are meant to show human and lovable people whose mysterious passion for God led them into preposterous escapades." Each tale, in a style akin to fairy-tale, sets forth the unique qualities of 16 real saints brought unforgettably to our attention and fond admiration. See more...

  • More Once Upon a Time Saints

    More Once Upon a Time Saints

    Yet more of "those human and lovable people whose mysterious passion for God led them into preposterous escapades." Ethel Pochocki follows up Once Upon a Time Saints and presents another collection of wildly distinctive saints from Hyacinth to Zita to Longinus to Kentigern. See more...

  • Around the Year Once Upon a Time Saints

    Around the Year Once Upon a Time Saints

    A new set of heavenly friends to readers young and old in this third collection of Once Upon a Time Saints stories. Beginning in the dark of December, the start of the Church Year, there are stories and poems for each month, all bursting with saintly — not to mention angelic—deeds and happenings. See more...

  • A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories

    A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories

    A new, full-color edition of a children's Bible that contains many of the Holy Bible's most important stories. Beautiful, vivid illustrations by award-winning artist Andre Van Gool on high quality enamel paper capture the attention of young readers. The clear, easy- to- read text provides a concise version of each story. See more...

  • A Child's Book of Virtues

    A Child's Book of Virtues

    Introduces some of the world's greatest role models: noble knights, plucky peasants, can-do kids...and even a few whose mishaps make them role models in reverse! Drawn from history, literature, and folk tales, the cha­racters delight and entertain. They're an inspiration (and warning!) to choose virtues needed for a good life. See more...

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Pop-Up Book

    Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Pop-Up Book

    Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most important religious icon in the Americas. This lavish, colorful pop-up book tells her story and that of Juan Diego, the humble Mexican peasant to whom she appeared on Tepeyac hill in Mexico.

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  • Joseph and Chico

    Joseph and Chico

    In this beautifully illustrated book for children, Chico the cat describes the life of his "best friend", Pope Benedict. An authorised biography for young people approved by the Vatican. The Pope is known for his fondness of animals, especially cats. Chico is a real cat who took up with him in Germany long before he became Pope. See more...

  • Max and Benedict

    Max and Benedict

    This lovely illustrated book for children (of all ages!) is a sequel to Joseph and Chico, and takes up the story of Benedict XVI's new life as the Pope. The narrator of this book is a blue rock-thrush named Max that spends most of his time on the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. A bird's-eye view on the Pope's day. See more...

  • Coloring Books

    Coloring Books

    In this popular coloring book series, beautiful line drawings based on classic images and paintings by great masters grace every page. Not just pictures, descriptions of saints, illuminative Bible verses, and more accompany the drawings.

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Films

  • First Communion

    First Communion

    Mischievous boys who mistakenly believe that a pirate's treasure is hidden somehow in the village church learn from an orphan girl that the greatest treasure is in the tabernacle. They discover that Jesus is in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for our prayers and looking for us in Holy Communion. See more...

  • I Was There

    I Was There

    This animated feature conveys three all-important messages: Our Lord's amazing, sacrificial love for us; His all-sufficient atonement for our sins; and His Real Presence in the celebration of the Eucharist. Children travel to Calvary and see Jesus on the cross, dying for the sins of the world. See more...

  • The Animated Passion Trilogy

    The Animated Passion Trilogy

    Powerful truths of Christ's Passion the real meaning of Easter. This high-quality, scripturally accurate 3-DVD set will touch every heart as the betrayal, crucifixion, resur­rection, and as­cension of Christ is told in a language children can understand. Includes "Worthy Is the Lamb", "He Is Risen", and "The Kingdom of Heaven". See more...

  • The Day the Sun Danced

    The Day the Sun Danced

    As good as any Disney animation, this film accurately portrays the story of Our Lady's appearances to the three children in 1917. From the angel's appearance to the Miracle of the Sun, the full story is so captivatingly presented that young viewers will want to watch it again and again. See more...

  • Bernadette: The Princess of Lourdes

    Bernadette: The Princess of Lourdes

    It's February 11, 1858. Three girls from Lourdes, France, gather firewood in front of a grotto. Suddenly one of them drops to her knees, gazes ecstatically at something beautiful only she can see, and starts to pray. Soon the town buzzes: Has Bernadette, poor, sickly, and always behind in school, really seen a Lady from Heaven? See more...

  • Francis: The Knight Of Assisi

    Francis: The Knight Of Assisi

    This is the captivating story of St. Francis, a brave young man who felt that God had given him a very special mission that would require a supreme act of courage. For the love of God, his King, Francis gave up all that he had — wealth, fame, friends, and even family — to help reunite and strengthen the Church. See more...

  • Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle

    Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle

    Beautiful animation highlights this story of St. Patrick who, kidnapped at age 16 to be a slave in Ireland, turned to God for strength and inner freedom, and thus began a saga of faith and adventure that led to the conversion of Ireland. Blending historical facts with beloved traditions, this film brings to life a long-lost world. See more...

  • Francis Xavier and the Samurai's Lost Treasure

    Francis Xavier and the Samurai's Lost Treasure

    Francis Xavier and The Samurai's Lost Treasure captures the true spirit of a daring man who braved the pearl coasts and jungles of India, and the forbidding castles of Japan, in amazing adventures of courage and faith.

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  • Juan Diego: The Messenger of Guadalupe

    Juan Diego: The Messenger of Guadalupe

    The true story of the appearance of Our Lady in 1531 to the humble Aztec Indian Juan Diego in Mexico. This film tells of the great miracle Our Lady of Guadalupe performed on the tilma of Juan Diego to convince the Bishop to build a shrine in her honor to help bring the Faith to the Mexican people. See more...

  • Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

    Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

    With beautiful animation, this award-winning film is the true story of the boy whose charity and care for people helped him become Saint Nicholas, a great bishop whose spirit lives on as Santa Claus. Based on historical facts.

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  • Jesus: He Lived among Us

    Jesus: He Lived among Us

    From The Voice of the Martyrs comes the dramatic animated retelling of the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of the last surviving apostle, John. Journey with Jesus and encounter His miracles, His astonishing teaching and His unsurpassed bravery.

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  • Miracle Maker: The Story of Jesus

    Miracle Maker: The Story of Jesus

    With state-of-the-art 3-D clay animation, this outstanding full-length feature film for the whole family makes the life and miracles of Jesus come alive in a new way. Compelling and spiritually rich, this film reveals to the viewer the true meaning of the life of Christ. Broadcast on ABC television to great acclaim. See more...

  • My Catholic Family

    My Catholic Family

    In this wonderful new animated series, Thomas and his wife Helen help their children Alex and Sarah come to a greater understanding of the importance of virtue by teaching them about the lives of the Saints. Each Saint, whose story is told in the film, has a particular important lesson from their lives to teach the children as revealed in these entertaining and educational films that children will love. Each film, 25 minutes in length, contains both English and Spanish language audio tracks.

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